"the ""Hora"", which is originally a Romanian folk dance form, the Temani (Yemenite Jewish), Atari, the Hasidic (Eastern European Jewish) dance tradition, and other Eastern European folk dance traditions. There are many debka-type Israeli folk dances; the debka is originally an Arabic folk dance form of the Middle East. Some dances show primarily a single influence. For example, the dances ""Hora Chadera"" (1972) and ""Eretz, Eretz"" (1974) hearken back to the Hasidic dance tradition. Some dances combine elements from multiple folk dance traditions, or from folk and non-folk sources. The dance ""Ma Navu"" (1956) combines folk dance influences (e.g., the"
"is ""pernă"" (from South Slavic ""perina""), and the dance is called Pernița or Perinița after the ""pernă"" that is often used. Perinița Perinița or Pernița is a wedding party folk dance, typical of and deriving from Romania, Muntenia region. The dancers form a circle with a person holding a handkerchief or pillow dances inside the circle, then chooses a person of an opposite sex by placing the handkerchief around his/her neck. They kiss on the cheek, the first person goes into the circle, while the second one repeats the same. The name of the dance comes from the pillow (sometimes"
"dancers hold each other's hands and the circle spins, usually counterclockwise, as each participant follows a sequence of three steps forward and one step back. The dance is usually accompanied by musical instruments such as the cymbalom, accordion, violin, viola, double bass, saxophone, trumpet or the pan pipes. The hora is popular during wedding celebrations and festivals, and is an essential part of the social entertainment in rural areas. One of the most famous hore is the ""Hora Unirii"" (Hora of the Union), which became a Romanian patriotic song as a result of being the hymn when Wallachia and Moldavia"
"Perinița Perinița or Pernița is a wedding party folk dance, typical of and deriving from Romania, Muntenia region. The dancers form a circle with a person holding a handkerchief or pillow dances inside the circle, then chooses a person of an opposite sex by placing the handkerchief around his/her neck. They kiss on the cheek, the first person goes into the circle, while the second one repeats the same. The name of the dance comes from the pillow (sometimes handkerchief) on which a young man places his knee when kneeling before a girl he chooses. The Romanian word for pillow"
"and an additional one hundred thousand dance several times a year The Tza'ad Temani is a dance move consisting of a three-step sequence executed in place with a short pause on the final step (""quick, quick, slow""). The step can be done to the right, left, forward and back. The Horah is a circle dance that predates the State of Israel. It was introduced here by Baruch Agadati in 1924. Adapted from the Romanian hora, it has become an icon of Jewish and Israeli folk dance. It can be performed to many of the traditional klezmer and Israeli folk songs"
"dance was used by Antonín Dvořák in his ""Slavonic Dances"" - the Serbian Kolo is the seventh dance from opus 72. Kolo (dance) In Southeastern Europe, the South Slavic peoples traditionally dance the circle dance, known as Kolo (; ; ), named after the circle formed by the dancers. It is instead known as Horo () and Oro () in Bulgaria and Macedonia, respectively. The circle dance is performed amongst groups of people (usually several dozen, at the very least three) holding each other's hands or having their hands around each other's waists (ideally in a circle, hence the name)."
"Kolo (dance) In Southeastern Europe, the South Slavic peoples traditionally dance the circle dance, known as Kolo (; ; ), named after the circle formed by the dancers. It is instead known as Horo () and Oro () in Bulgaria and Macedonia, respectively. The circle dance is performed amongst groups of people (usually several dozen, at the very least three) holding each other's hands or having their hands around each other's waists (ideally in a circle, hence the name). There is almost no movement above the waist. The basic steps are easy to learn, but experienced dancers dance kolo with"
"ritual dances are found along the Carpathians and in Transylvania. The Carpathian variants such as Trilișești and Țânțăroiul from Moldavia and Bărbătescul and De sărit from Maramureș include only the most basic features whereas the De bâtă, Haidău, and Fecioreasca of Transylvania are very close to the Călușari with the addition of more complex later developments. The English Morris dance is also similar in choreography, the meaning of the ritualistic sword dance, and the costumes. It could simply be a common European folk dance, hence its connections with common folk beliefs such as fairies. Călușari The Călușari (; ; )"
"Jewish community. The hora was introduced in Israel by the Romanian Jewish dancer Baruch Agadati. In 1924, he worked together with a composer and songwriter to choreograph a show performed by the Ohel Theater Company, which toured the pioneer settlements of the Jezreel Valley. ""Horah Agadati,"" as the dance was known, became an instant success. The Yemenite step (Tza'ad Temani) is a form of dancing based on hopping in place. Tza'ad Temani is typical of this dance form. The Tza'ad Temani is frequently incorporated in public dancing at Jewish weddings and celebrations. The Inbal Dance Theater specializes in Yemenite dancing"
"in the early 20th century, well before modern Israeli independence, brought directly from Eastern Europe by Jewish immigrants. At bar and bat mitzvahs, it is customary to raise the honoree, and sometimes his or her family members, on a chair during the horah. This is also done at many Jewish weddings, following the Israeli tradition. The song ""Hora"", sung by Avi Toledano, who represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982, is based on this dance. Hora (dance) Hora, also known as horo and oro, is a type of circle dance originating in the Balkans but also found in other"
"4 to 8 without repetition. Each point consists of 4 parts, each lasting 4 counts. The first part is usually the same for everyone (there are only a few variations). Legényes A legényes (in Hungarian) or feciorească (in Romanian) is a men<nowiki>'</nowiki>s solo dance done by Transylvanian people (both ethnic Hungarian and Romanian) living in the Kalotaszeg/Ţara Călatei, Szilágyság/Sălaj and Mezőség/Câmpia Transilvaniei regions of Transylvania, roughly the region around Cluj. Although usually danced by young men, it can be also danced by older men. The dance is performed freestyle usually by one dancer at a time in front of the"
"a line. The leader and some others in the chain carry bouquets of flowers. In the case of women's dances, there may have been a man who acted as the leader. In Sweden, medieval songs often mentioned dancing. A long chain was formed, with the leader singing the verses and setting the time while the other dancers joined in the chorus. The hora dance originates in the Balkans but also found in other countries (including Romania and Moldova). The dancers hold each other's hands and the circle spins, usually counterclockwise, as each participant follows a sequence of three steps forward"
"Israeli folk dancing Israeli folk dancing (Hebrew: ריקודי עם, ""rikudei 'am"", lit. ""Folk dances"") is a form of dance usually performed to songs in Hebrew, or to other songs which have been popular in Israel, with dances choreographed for specific songs. Israeli dances include circle, partner, line, and individual dances. As almost all dances are intentionally choreographed, and the choreographers are known and attributed, the reference to these dances as ""folk dances"" is sometimes controversial among the general folk dance community. The Jews have a long dance history. The Bible and Talmud refer to many events related to dance, and"
"united to form the Principality of Romania in 1859. During the 2006/2007 New Year's Eve celebration, when Romania and Bulgaria joined the European Union, people were dancing ""Hora Bucuriei"" (Hora of Joy) over the boulevards of Bucharest as a tribute to the EU anthem, Ode to Joy (Odă bucuriei). Some of the biggest hora circles can be found on early 20th century movies filmed by the Manakis brothers in Pindus, Greece and performed by local Aromanians. Variants: The traditional Bulgarian dance horo () comes in many shapes. It is not necessary to be in a circle; a curving line of"
"Sher (dance) A sher or sherele is a dance and musical form in Eastern European Jewish folk music, notably Klezmer music. The sher is a set dance in 4/4 march-like tempo. The set is made up of four couples in a square formation, similar to a quadrille or square dance formation. There are many figures used, such as couples advancing, retiring, changing places, couples visiting, circling, threading the needle, etc. The ""sher"" figure involves two opposite men advancing towards each other and then crossing past each other turning as the pass. ""Sher"" means ""scissors"" (and ""sherele"" is ""small scissors"") in"
"(Moldau) from his cycle celebrating Bohemia, ""Má vlast"": <score vorbis=""1""> \relative c"" { \set Staff.midiInstrument = #""string ensemble 1"" \clef treble \key e \minor \time 6/8 \tempo ""Allegro commodo non agitato"" \partial 8*1 b8-.\p_""dolce"" | e4(\< fis8) g4( a8)\! | b4 b8-. b4.--\< | c4.\sf\! c->\> | b->\!\p~ b4 b8\<( | a4.)\!\dim a4 a8 | g4( a8 g4) g8(\< | fis4.)\!\> fis4(\!\> fis8-.)\! | e4\> r8\! } </score> Jewish immigrant Samuel Cohen to Israel in 19th century from Moldavia adapted a Romanian version of the song ""Carul cu boi"" as the setting for ""Hatikvah"", later recognized by the state of"
"and played a foundational role in modern Israeli folk dancing. It became the symbol of the reconstruction of the country by the socialistic-agricultural Zionist movement. Although considered traditional, some claim it rose to popularity due to Hora Agadati, named after dancer and choreographer Baruch Agadati and performed for the first time in 1924. It is usually performed to Israeli folk songs, and sometimes to Jewish songs, typically to the music of ""Hava Nagila"". To start the dance, everybody forms a circle, holding hands or interlocking arms behind their backs or on their shoulders and steps forward toward the right with"
"arms upon one another's shoulders. In professional Ukrainian dances, however, many variations may accompany this root step. There is also a Romanian dance called Arcan. British folk-punk band The Ukrainians have a (very fast and furious) track called ""Arkan"" on their ""Respublika"" album. Arkan (dance) Arkan () is a popular dance of the Ukrainian Hutsul people (from Hutsulshchyna, southwestern Ukraine). The Arkan is traditionally performed around a burning bonfire by the men. The word Arkan also refers to the step that the men perform while dancing around the fire. The step begins with the right foot stepping to the side"
"harmony among themselves. “Hora Unirii” is sung on the Romanian folk tune of a slow but energetic round dance joined by the whole attendance. The round dance (hora) is itself an ancient ritual, symbolizing spiritual communion, equality and the Romanians’ wish for a common life. Romania’s national anthem has eleven stanzas, although only the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 11th are sung on official occasions, as established by Romanian law. At major events, such as the National Holiday, the full version is sung, accompanied by 21-gun salute when the President is present at the event. ""Note that, in accordance with Romanian"
"Hivinau The hivinau is a dance from Tahiti where the dancers turn in pairs around the orchestra. It is often either the first or the last dance of a dance festival, or used as a transition between two dances. Although an old dance, it is not traditional, the name hivinau probably derived from a yell by the officers of any passing European ship: ""Heave now!"", and the subsequent turning of the wheel with anchor chain by the crew. Imagine 2 circles, one of men, another of women, turning around the centre axis where the orchestra sits, as whether the anchor"
"is a group dance in which the dancers first use a sword or other implement (stick, stave, etc.) to link themselves in a chain. In the Hungarian tradition, the ""Erdőbénye"" cooper dance represents this form of dance. Moreška, a sword dance on the Croatian island of Korčula in the Adriatic, recalls combat between Christians and Moros (Moors), though in the 19th century the dance changed from Christians vs. Moors to Turks vs. Moors. Historically, the Hungarian ""heyduck"" dance was a soldiers' dance that involved virtuoso whirling of weapons and free-form compositions with battle practice motifs. Such dances also appear in"
"couple and group participation, the sher functions as one of the richest venues for both social interaction and individual expression in the East European Jewish dance repertoire."" (from ""Sher #1 (Pessl's Sher),"" Unpublished article provided in support of a presentation made by Michael Alpert in Kradow, 1994.) Sher (dance) A sher or sherele is a dance and musical form in Eastern European Jewish folk music, notably Klezmer music. The sher is a set dance in 4/4 march-like tempo. The set is made up of four couples in a square formation, similar to a quadrille or square dance formation. There are"
"""surov"" (tender green), allusion to the budded twig, broken from a tree, especially a fir tree. Some etymologists consider that ""sorcova"" derives from the Slavic word ""sorokŭ"" (forty): the recitative of ""sorcova"" consists of 40 syllabic groups corresponding to the 40 touches of ""sorcova"". The following pages are in Romanian: Sorcova Sorcova is a Romanian popular custom, practiced on January 1. This custom is very old and is spread throughout the country, being practiced mainly by children. Sorcova is also used to describe the object that characterizes this custom. It consists of a stick or twig decorated with artificial flowers"
"Tkatchev, KCH, overshoot, KCH, sole circle, jump to high bar, KCH, giant, giant, full-in dismount. ""Balance beam"": Jump to knee mount, back handspring, back handspring, tucked full; switch split leap; Chen; front aerial; full turn; tucked side salto; back handspring, back handspring, triple twist dismount. ""Floor exercise"": Front handspring, 2½ twist; round-off, back handspring, double pike; double-twisting cat leap, hitchkick; round-off, back handspring, tucked double salto backward with full twist; switch ring leap, double-twisting tuck jump; full turn with leg horizontal; round-off, whip, triple twist. 2001–2002: ""Esperanza/El Conquistador"" Sabina Cojocar Sabina Carolina Cojocar (born October 23, 1985) is a Romanian"
"the left row joins him. Then all dancers to the sounds of anklets move zigzag in a serpent dance in a circle crying “Hari” and “Hui” return to the rows. In Gunderi dimsa or Usku Dimsa a male dancer while singing sends invitation to the females to dance with him. Thereafter, the male and female with firm steps move forward and backward stride in a circle. In Goddi Beta Dimsa the dancers bending forward and rising up with a swing go about twenty-five steps and return in the same manner four to five times. Potar-Tola Dimsa dance symbolizes the picking"
"— archetypally to the music of ""Hava Nagila"". This is the most common dance done at Jewish life cycle joyous events such as weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. In its pioneer version, the hora was done at a whirling, breakneck pace. Each dancer’s arms were around the shoulders of those flanking him, with the circle spinning so fast that dancers were sometimes lifted off the ground. The dancing often continued for hours. Israeli folk dancing Israeli folk dancing (Hebrew: ריקודי עם, ""rikudei 'am"", lit. ""Folk dances"") is a form of dance usually performed to songs in Hebrew, or to"
"contain over 30 different dance terms. During the dispersion, the dancing associated with the normal activities of a nation in its own country ceased. The need for community dances first arose among the halutzim of the First Aliyah in 1882, continuing with the Second Aliyah (1904–1914) and the Third Aliyah (1919–1923). During the Second and Third Aliyah periods, between 1904 and 1923, the halutzim danced only dances that they had brought with them from the Diaspora—the Horah, Polka, Krakowiak, Czerkassiya and Rondo, with the Horah becoming the national dance. Israeli folk dances were created as way of helping to create"
"be some of the greatest Romanian folk singers and today Grigore Leşe and Taraful Haiducilor are two of the most famous musicians. The dances are lively and are practiced throughout Romania by a large number of professional and amateur groups, thus keeping the tradition alive; Hora is one of the most famous group dances but men's folk dances such as căluşari are extremely complex and have been declared by UNESCO to be ""Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity"". Romanians have had, from time immemorial, a myriad of customs, tales and poems about love, faith, kings, princesses, and"
"signatures although Bartók rarely ever wrote key signatures. This set of dances consists of six movements and, according to the composer, it should take four minutes and three seconds to perform, but most professional pianists take up to five minutes. The list of the movements is as follows. The original Hungarian title will be in the first place, the most commonly known title in Romanian will be in the second place and the translation into English will be in parentheses: The melody of the first movement, according to Bartók, came from the Mezőszabad (present-day Voiniceni) village that was part of"
"today Grigore Leşe and Taraful Haiducilor are two of the most famous musicians. The dances are lively and are practiced throughout Romania by a large number of professional and amateur groups, thus keeping the tradition alive; Hora is one of the most famous group dances but men's folk dances such as căluşari are extremely complex and have been declared by UNESCO to be ""Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity"". Romanians have had, from time immemorial, a myriad of customs, tales and poems about love, faith, kings, princesses, and witches. Ethnologists, poets, writers and historians have tried in"
"dance. Croatian kolo from Hungary is mainly concentrated in the southern region near Baranja, while in Romania, it is in the Banat region. Due to Hungarian influence, the Csárdás remains one of the most popular dances among all ethnic groups. On the island of Korčula in the Adriatic, the popular sword dance, the Moreška is still prevalent and performed at festivals and special events. In the nineteenth century, a new form of ballroom dancing emerged in Croatia. Elements of European ballroom spread throughout the region, and dances such as the polka soon became widespread all throughout the Croatian regions. Croatian"
"shtetl. Jewish dance was influenced by local non-Jewish dance traditions, but there were clear differences, mainly in hand and arm motions, with more intricate legwork by the younger men. The religious community frowned on mixed dancing, dictating separate circles for men and women. In Hasidic Judaism, dance is a tool for expressing joy and is believed to have a therapeutic effect: It purifies the soul, promotes spiritual elation and unifies the community. The Horah is a Jewish circle dance typically danced to the music of ""Hava Nagila"". It is traditionally danced at Jewish weddings and other joyous occasions in the"
"fifth dance is an old Romanian dance similar to the Polka and comes from Belényes (present-day Beiuş, in Bihor county), near the border between Hungary and Romania. The sixth and last dance is formed by two different melodies: the first one comes from Belényes (present-day Beiuș) and the second one comes from the then named Nyagra (present-day Neagra) village within the Palotailva (present-day Lunca Bradului) commune. Both on the orchestral version and on the original piano version, the final two dances are performed ""attacca""—without a break between movements. All of the movements are composed according to the rules of the"